The sale of tobacco is highly regulated, and may cause harm to eBay members, so we do not allow tobacco products to be listed.
What is the policy?
The following or similar items are not allowed:
- Cigarettes, cigars, and loose tobacco
- Herbal cigarettes or herbal tobacco (sometimes called nicotine-free or tobacco-free cigarettes or shisha)
- Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) including e-cigarettes, e-liquids and e-cigarette parts
- Accessories for e-cigarettes
The following are exceptions that can be listed:
- Collectible/vintage packages
- Nicotine patches or gum
- Tobacco seeds
Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.
Why does eBay have this policy?
This policy helps sellers follow important government regulations while ensuring that eBay remains a safe marketplace.